Each year, The Leapfrog Group gathers its key stakeholders and constituents for a meeting in December to discuss current topics, issues, and trends in purchasing, benefits, and health care quality.
The 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at The Gaylord Hotel's Riverview Ballroom in National Harbor, DC.
This year's theme, "Patients Come First," acknowledges the mountains patients must climb in their health care journeys. Together we can help smooth their path, elevate their experience and keep them safe.
The keynote of this year's Leapfrog Annual Meeting is Colonel Steven L. Coffee, Founding Member of Patients for Patient Safety US. Colonel Coffee has been an active patient safety advocate for the last decade. He co-founded the United States chapter of the World Health Organization’s Patients for Patient Safety (PFPS) initiative and is an active member of Leapfrog's Patient and Family Caregiver Expert Panel.
The closing keynote of this year's Leapfrog Annual Meeting is Marty Makary, MD, MPH. Dr. Makary is a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the author of three New York Times bestselling books, including Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.
We hope you'll save the date to join us!
Note: Reserve your room by Wednesday, November 27 to take advantage of the discounted rate!
About the Meeting
Agenda
Annual Meeting: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration: Begins at 8:00 AM
Breakfast: Begins at 8:00 AM
Opening Address: Begins at 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote Speaker, Steven Coffee: 9:45 AM
Exhibitor and Poster Session Break: 10:15 AM
Panel on the Value of Doula Care in Maternal Health: 10:45 AM
Suzanne Delbanco, Former Leapfrog Executive Director, Memorial: 11:45 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO Presentation: 12:45 PM
Poster Session Awards: 1:00 PM
Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes Panel: 1:15 PM
Exhibitor and Poster Session Break: 2:15 PM
Engagement Activity: 2:45 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker, Marty Makary: 3:45 PM
Closing Announcements: 4:15 PM
Awards Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM
Opening Address: 6:30 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Awards Presentations: 7:30 PM
Closing Address and Champagne Toast: 9:00 PM
Dessert Reception: 9:00 PM
Speakers
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Colonel Steven L. Coffee Founding Member of Patients for Patient Safety US The keynote of this year's Leapfrog Annual Meeting is Colonel Steven L. Coffee, Founding Member of Patients for Patient Safety US. Colonel Coffee has been an active patient safety advocate for the last decade. He co-founded the United States chapter of the World Health Organization’s Patients for Patient Safety (PFPS) initiative and is an active member of Leapfrog's Patient and Family Caregiver Expert Panel. |
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Marty Makary, MD, MPH Professor and Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine The closing keynote of this year's Leapfrog Annual Meeting is Marty Makary, MD, MPH. Dr. Makary is a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the author of three New York Times bestselling books, including Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.
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Panel on the Value of Doula Care in Maternal Health
Doulas play a crucial role in maternity care by providing emotional, physical and informational support to pregnant people before, during and after labor and birth. As non-clinical, trained health care workers, they offer a unique form of care that complements traditional medical services. Research shows that doula-supported births lead to better maternal and infant health outcomes, including lower cesarean and preterm birth rates. Importantly, doula care addresses racial inequities in maternity care, helping to close the gap for communities of color while improving overall effectiveness, quality and cost-efficiency. This panel will bring together providers, purchasers and patients to discuss the impact of doulas on maternal outcomes, the cost-effectiveness of incorporating doulas into maternity care and the role they play in improving health equity.
Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes Panel
The Leapfrog Group, in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), has entered the second year of its Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes program. This groundbreaking initiative is the first of its kind to nationally recognize hospitals that provide exceptional care for people living with diabetes. In this panel, you will learn from the experts who were the driving force behind the program's development, one of our Recognized Leaders, and hear directly from a patient who is personally affected.
Poster Session
For the first time, The Leapfrog Group will host a poster session during its 2024 Annual Meeting in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see best practices from hospitals and ASCs across the country focused on meeting Leapfrog Standards.
Plan Your Trip
Conference Location
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Riverview Ballroom (View resort map)
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201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland, USA, 20745
Miles from DC Area Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 18 Miles
Dulles International Airport: 37 Miles
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport: 43 Miles
Schedule of Events
Annual Meeting: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Awards Dinner: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Parking Information
The parking options at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center are:
Daily Self-Parking: $20
Hotel Room Block
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Room Block Dates: December 15- December 17
Note: The deadline to reserve a room in the block is November 25, 2024.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
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